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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-11-16
The Jury System.
Editor Mirror:

Editor Mirror:
1 see by the press that the people of
Cook county, ILL.,, are about to adopt new
mode of selecting petit jurors, by appoint
ing commission which shall be known
as the jury commission. This 1 admit is
step in the direction of refOrm-yes. prison
reform.
But why stop here when it is conceded
by the ablest jurists of the land that the
present system is the most palpable fraud
known to criminal jurisprudence. Under
the present jury law no man is a ''compe-
tent juror unless he is ignorant. and don't
read the papers of the day-the more ig-
norance the more competent is the juror
and yet under the jurisdiction of this free
land, the land of justice and fair play, we
are assured OF judgement by jury of our
peers.
Go through our prisons and see the
''army" OF men who claim to have been
wrOngfully dealt with. and SO per cent. of
them will show You letter from the judge
who sentenced them recommending execu-
tive clemency. Why is this? A jury OF
4'yOur peers" are often carried away by
prejudices. often wrOngfully conceived and
without a foundation in fact. While the
judge from long judicial experience care
fully views and ways the evidence without
prejudice. or passion and is more compe-
tent to judge as to the guilt or innocence of
an accused. but after cOnvictiOn-in the
face of public sentiment-dOes not possess
the requisite amount of 'spinal column to
set the verdict aside. If the unfortunate has
no friends or money. sentence is pro-
'nouneed and he is consigned to living tomb.
sometimes on a mere web of false evil
,denoe.
Remove the judiciary from the contain
mating influence of ward bummers and
saloon politicians, by abolishing the jury
system and appointing three trial judges
with:a life tenure. and you have made a
progressive step towards true prison reform.
Nov. Is, 1887. RAMBLER.
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For The Mirror.
Camera Obscura.

The train was nearing the beautiful St.
CrOix valley, named so in honor of the river
that gracefully winds its way down through
the same. joining the Mississippi not far be-
low the village of Saltwater. Though small,
as seen from the train at distance. this
village, or rather town as it was called by
some, presented quite pretty sight, and
quite contrast to the mOnOtOnOuS same
ness of the Wisconsin towns through which
our journey had taken us. The avenue,
with its electric lights, rolling along at the
rivers side, thronged with merry villagers,
was indeed a sight to behold. At the lower
end of this avenue land prettier spot
could not we'll be imagined) we beheld a
mansion; at least. this is what it appeared
to be, from the distant view of it. ! gaZed
long in wonder on this building; no doubt
party or festival of some kind was going
on at the time. for every window in the
place was illuminated. am sorry to say,
for the first time in my life. my heart filled
with envy. ''I1ere am l, alone and weary,
travelling on the tiresome railway. while
those happy Stillwatertes are having a
fete! Cruel fate! Why could not as we'll
be living in such a peaceful spot and enjoy
myself like theyv'
But the train sped Oh its way, steaming
and putting, while L, weary and tired,
dropped off into the arms of Morpheus,
where lay. dreaming of the st. Croix
valley and the mansion situated thereon.
Even long after 1 had reached my desti-
nation. my thoughts often wandered back
to that eve on the train, and [ many times
longed for another sight of that beautiful
spot. Twill ever see it again? Who can
telI?"
Some philosophers say to mankind. "See
Naples and diev They have surely never
seen Saltwater. Therefore take upon
myself all the responsibility in saying, "See
Saltwater and dep
The intelligent reader must not infer
from my above little motto. that it becomes
necessary to see Saltwater in order to die;
nor on the other hand. that it would be
hard to die without seeing it. Far from it.
/ hope you understand it as [ mean it and
thereby save me all further explanation.
A great many people have taken the idea
that the old phrase. See Naples and die"
is pure sarcasm; as much as to say. that one
sight of it is enough, etc. However. such
inference should not be drawn from my
little motto. CHAs. NJ. MORTON.
Nov. 10, 1887.
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Iowa Justice.

Some time ago boy by the name of
Chester Uurney. homeless, friendless. de-
fenseless, and almost feeling the very pangs
of starvation, was captured in the woods OF
jackson county. and almost mobbed for the
crime of larceny. He was rescued from
his inhurnan captors and tried for burglary
end larceny and: sentenced to seventeen and
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Disastrous Storm in Virginia.

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 1.-The storm
which visited this section Sunday
and Monday has proved most disas-
trous. Although telegraph lines
along the coast arc all down, yet
from meager reports received here
Today it is estimated that at least
fifty vessels are ashore. Many of
them are total wrecks, and will be a
great loss to ownere. As yet no
lives have been reported lost. A
steamship is reported ashore at
Ocean View.
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Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite is poor, you are Bothered with Head
ache, You are Kdgettt, nervous, and gener
all out Of sorts and want to BRACE up.
Brace Up but not with stimulants, spring
medicints, or bitters. which have for their
basis veay cbeap, bad whisky. and which
stimulate you for IN hour and then leave
you in worse condition than before
What you want is an sItcrrtive that will
purify your blood, start healthy action o;
Liver al d Kidneys restore your vitality
and give renewed heslth and strength.
Such l. medicine you will find in Electric
Bitters and only so cents Il bottle 1T K g
Williams, Jr. Il Bros, Drug Store.
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An Imposing Labor D;spIay-Speeches
From Well Known Leaders.

WASHINGTON, Nov, 2.-The labor
display tonight was one of the larg.
est OF the kind ever held here. Short
ly before seven O'Clock the streets in
the vicinity of the City Hall were
alive with marching men. This was
the rendezvous and starting point of
the procession. 1t would be impos-
sible to give the accurate number of
men in line, but II would be safe to
say that there were mot less than s.
900 in the parade. Every branch of
labor was represented, and the pro-
cession was formed in three divis-
ions. There were ten bands and
three drum corps in the procession.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Appointments

PITTsBURG, Nov. 2-As aresult of
the reorganization of the Pennsylva-
MIA Company, further appointments
are announced to-day, as follows ::
David s. Gray has been appointed
general agent of the Pennsylvania
Company and manager of the Union
Line with Office at Columbus, Ohio !;
f. II. Kingsbury eastern superin-
tendent, with office at New York !;
and E. A. Dawson western superin-
tendent, with Office at Chicago. The
offices Of manager and general man
ager of the whole lines here has been
consolidated, and Manager Baldwin
will fill the place.
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Thursday, Nov. Il
1897.

the property, efectS, estate and franchises OF
the Martinsbarg and Potomac Railroad Co.,
ascertained to be as follows to-wit The
corporate rights and franchises granted to
said NJ. Il p. x r. Co., by the Legislature
of the State OF West Virginia, by an act pass.
ed February 10Th, 1868 and an act passed
February 28th, 1870, mandatory thereof, and
its railroad constructed in Berkeley County
under lis chatter, extending from point
near the intersection Of Raleigh street with
Race street in the town of Martiusburg, to
point on the Southern side of the Potomac
river, near Powells Bend, including also its
sidings, lands, buildings. rights and appur-
tenances thereto belonging; also the follow
ing six parcels Of ground, to wit: Eight acres
and 81 so poles, and l aero, 3 roods and III
so poles, conveyed by John W. Stewart and
wife to said Railroad Co7psny, by deed
dated September lst 1873, recorded IN Deed
Book No 10, page 3sl, Of the land records
o. said county, except 81 100 of an acre there.
Of conveyed by said company to b. A. Fraz-
err and wife, dated March 18th, 1887. and re.
corded in Deed Book No. a. page 10 o. said
records, parcel of IT-l60 of an acre IN
said town OF Martinsburg, conveyed by H.
A. Frazer and wife to said company, by deed
dated March 18th, 1877, and recorded in
deed book No. "a, page 10 of said records;
parcel Oh one acre vi Srouuu, near Deu-
ington, in SAID county, conveyed by f. NJ.
Davis and wife to said company, by Deed,
dated December 3lst, 1885, and recorded in
deed book No. 50, page 325 of sal. records;
a parcel of l acre of ground near Falling
Waters, in said county, conveyed by Jacob
,Syster to said company by deed dated
March 23rd, 1886, and recorded in deed
book No. 81, page 4jS of said records; and
a parcel of =, 26S ST. feet of ground in said
town of Martinsburg, conveyed by James
l.. Randolph and vile to said company, by
deed dated July 10, 1886, and recorded in
deed book No. So, page 13i of said records.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash on
day of sale; balance in two equal payments
at one and two years, with interest from
day of sale, the deferred payments to be
evidenced by the bonds OF the purchaser,
and the TIT lie to said property to be Withheld
until all of the purchase money shall have
been paid. f. BOYD EAULKNER,
WIN. III. TRAV Frs.
Special Commissioners.
| hereby certify that f. Boyd Faulkner,
ore of the Special Commissioners in the
above entitled cause, has executed bond,
with sufficient security, as required by
Ian. >. Ii. MARIlN,
n 13 3-m Clerk.
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Notice to Lien Holders.

To All Persons Holding Liens by Judg-
ment or otherwise on the Real Estate or
any part thereof of Geo. W. A lbdugh;
in pursuance of decree OF the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County, made in a cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate of
the said George W Albsugh TO the satisfac'
ton of the liens thereon. You are hereby
required to present. all claims held by you
and each Of you against the said George W
Albaugh, which are liens on bis real estate
or any part of it, for adjudication TO me, at
my Office, in the Court house. in the city of
Martinsburg on or before the 9th day If
December, 1887.
Given under my hand, this, the 3lst day
of Oct her, A D. 1887.
JOHN 4. PICKING,
Nov 5tf~4t. Com'r.
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Mr.. Faulkner Knows Nothing About 1t

MAaTINsBURG, W. Va, Nov. .
A representative of the Sun called on
the Hon. L. Boyd Faulkner, Wednes.
day, and inquired if there was any
truth in the rumors published in a
New York paper that he would he
appointed First Assistant Secretary
of State. Mr.. Faulkner eplied that
he had not the slightest rntimation
of such an appointment, and did not
place any credence in the rumor. 1t
is true he had q conversation recent.
ly with Secretary Of State Bayard,
but it bad no reference to an appoint
ment to any position. Mr.. Faulkner
added, II am not an aspirant TOR any
political office. Ny legal business
possesses charms thatan office does
not. "-BGHimore Sun.
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Railroads..
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD
ID TINE TABLE,
In Effect Sunday, July, Fl, 1887
WEST ROUNI

w ESI BLU ND.
No. /, Cincinnati Limited Daily leaves
Phila. 1915 q. m, and BALTIC. 2:15 D. IN
Washington 3:l5 p. m. and MartInsburg
$40 p. m.
No. 7, Pittbsurg Express, Daily leaves
BALTIC. 7:45 p. m, Washington S:55 p. M,
and Martnsburg II :04 p. m.
No. 3, CHM. a. Chicago Express Daily
leaves Phila. 800 p. m BALTIC. $50 p IN.
Washington 9:40, Martinsburg ;55 p. m.
Daily leaves Philadelphia 800 m. Bal
to. 1000 a. III. Washington 1855 a M,
Martinsburg 1916 p m.
No IS, Daily except Sunday, stops at all
stations, connects for Romney, leaves
Martinsburg 1920 p m.
No So. daily, stops at all stations b9
tween Baltimore and Keyser and connects
Y EAST BOUND.
No 4, Daily, leaves Martinsburg 1902 a
m, Washington $40 IN, BALTIC. 1880 a
m, Phila. 1900 noon.
No \, Daily, Martinsburg 5:02 a. m,
Washington 1920 a M, BALTIC. S:30a m
No2, Daily Limited, Martinsburg 1915
a m, Washington 1; Is p M, BALTIC. 2:15 p
m , Phila. $40 p M, stops at 5. V. june,
and connects with Valley Branch for all
points between Harper's Ferry and Lex
ington and with Washington County
Branch for Hagerstown.
No. 6, Daily, Limited, Leaves Martins
burg 2:20 M; Washington 20; Balti-
more 30 and Philadelphia 45 p. m. 1t
connects AZ Washington Junction for
Frederick.
No GO, Daily, except Sunday, via Old
Line, leaves Martinsbnrg 10 % a M; stops
at all stations, connects with the Valley
for Hagerstown, and at Frederick juno
ton for Frederick.
No SO, daily, between Keyser and Balti-
more, leaves Martinsburg 5 O'Clock, p. m,
connects for Winchester, Hagerstown and
Frederick except Sunday.
J. Il. MARTIN, Agent.
G.. X. LORD,
Genl. Passenger Agent,
Baltimore
WM. NJ. CLEMENTS,
General Manager,
Baltimore.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE, I
Martinsburg, w. Va, Oct 3lst, 1887.
FLETCHER FELTER,

FLETCHER FELTER,
against
George w. Albaugb, L. A. Small, j. W.
Storer, and James w Campbell, and r. s.
S, McKown, Executors Of James l.. Camp
bell decd, aud John Fitx, Executor OF
Samuel Fitz, decd.
To AL the Parties IN the Above Entitled
Cause:
By decree OF the Circuit Court Of Berk-
eley County, entered at the May term 1884,
in the above entitled cause ending in said
Court, was referred to the undersig ned Com.
missioner, with nstructions--First, to take
an account of the liens upon the property de
scribed in the Bill, with their respective
amounts and priorities. Secondly, to ascer.
tain the fee simple and rental value of said
property.
You will take notice that have fixed upon
Tuesday, the 9th day of December 1887, as
the time and my Office in the Court house
In Msrtinsburg. W Va, the place for execut-
ing the said decree of reference, and if not
completed on that day, the same will be con
tinued from time to time at the same place
until finished.
Given under my hand, this, the 3lst day
OF October, A. d. 1887.
JOHN T. PICKING, Conn.
Nov. 9Th - At
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Don't You Know

that you cannot AFFORD TO neglect that
catarrhp Don't you know that it may
lead to consumption. to insanity, to
death? Don't you know that it can be
easily cured? Don't you know that
whir Tive thousand ana one nostrums
Won havr trird have utterly failed that
DIR Cages Catarrh Remedy is "A certain
cure Ii has stood the test for Yeas,
and there ar- hundreds and thousands
OF grateful men and women in all parts
of the county who can testify To its
tfficaS. Al druggists.
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Notice to Creditors
To the Creditors Of u. II. n. Ma
IeubOuSch. dec'd.

Ia pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of the county IF Berkeley, made in
cause therein pending, to subject the real
estate OF the said John B "A. Nadenbousch, to
the payment of his debts. You are hereby
requested 20 pr sent ysur claims against the
estate of the said John B. A. Nadenbousch,
for adjudication, to Adrian G. Nadenbousch,
Commissioner, at his Office in the said coun-
1887. Witness, S. Fl. Merlin, Clerk of said
Court, this 5th day of November. 1887,
Nov. 5th-6t S. Fl MARTIN, Cl'k.
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sunday trains on 20 Ry., arrive at
Charleston at 6;10 m waiting tor Q Il X
II train No /, at ut Pleasant This is the
short line and parties purchasing tickets
should ASK for tickets via, tn ONO Il Yer
Railroad. For information regarding
rates. routes, etc, address
w j Robinson. Gen'l Pass. Agent,
Parkersburg. w. Va
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sEssIoNsIN WEST VIRGINIA.
When S. B. Elkins comes about
political headquarters he is immedi-
ately surrounded by groups of work
ers anxious TO obtain his views and
advice. lie has been mere for 4 week
and has dropped in daily on the
State Committee at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel, always with the same re-
suit. Mr.. Elkins has come back
from Deer Park for the winter.
Mrs. Elkins is with him, but the
children will not return for another
week. Mr.. EIkins has been busy
man during the summer, tramping
over West Virginia hills, laying out
railroad routes.
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The average yearly consumption of
wheat to every person in the United
States for food is four and one-half
bushels At the present average
price, so cents, the cost per person is
$2,70, and the cost OF preparing the
wheat into -four might make it SIS co.
The average consumption Of sugar is
SIS pounds to the person. The aver
agc c,s 70 the consumer is 7 cents
per pond, ar 3.8j cents to the per-
son. The average tax collected from
every man, woman and child by the
y vern 4, mt on sugar is S1.I0 per
year
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OHIO RIVER RAILRODAD
~ TIME TABLE

Taking effect June 26, 1887. Passenger
trains will run as follows, Central Time
5 3
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hereby certify that VIM. Hunter Small
0ld George r. shosall, Special Commits
i.ters in the atOyeeatitled cause, have exc.
es,ed bond with sufficient security
nov 5 IDS ). II. MARTIN. Clerk,
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Special Commissioners Sale
or A.
VERY DESIRABLE FARM.

The under signed Special Commissioners APP
poinled and authorized by decree of the
Circuit Court of Berkeley County W. Va,
entered on the 2lst day of September 1887,
in the chancery cause of Sarah Shofstall,
et al, Vs. Emily G. Ccuchman, ct. oil, will
sell at Public Auction at the fl ont door Lf
the Courthouse in Martinsburg, said county
add state, on SATURDAY, the 3rd day Of
December, 1887 at o'clock .. the land
with which John g CuuchmHn died seized,
consisting of 327 scres OF improved slate and
bottom land. and known as v"ry roduc-
tive fam. 1t is situate on the OJ,quon
Greek. ABOUT miits east OF Maj tinsburg.
About so &C e. IL fine bottom and. and about
s0acIe3 wood laod Th- improvements are
good dwelling house, narn double corn crib,
grAnery, smoke house chicken house carri-
age house, wash house. and two excellent
wells OF never failing water in the yard Al.o
water in every field on the farm, mi H. schools
aud churches close. Altogether il is desir-
able and valuable place for a home and for
farming.
TERMS 8 PRESCRIBED BY Court. -One-third
cash and the residue in two equal annual
Payments 10 be evidenced oy the bonds of
the purchaser bearing interest fron date eff
sale The title to the realty to be reserved
until the . rcha'e money is all paid
WM. HUNTER SMALL,
GEORGE r SHOFSTALL,
J. NELSON WISNER,
&t.arpfa al (1oVr mis- sell
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J.F.BOYD, Superintenoe, I
H. A RIDDLE, Gen'l. Passenger Agent,
w. A. GARD,
Agent at Martinsbu G
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W t0t ntt CHc tUtCoe improvements
EVERY STOVE WARRANTED TO GIVE
SATISFACTION.
Special Low Prices

A Liberal Offer to Buyers Of Cooking Stoves.
ITO Pieces of useful ware given with
each Stove.
From this date will give with each cook
ing stove the following list of 10 pieces of
useful and necessary furniture which guar
antee to be 6rst-class in every respect: One
Wash Boiler, Coffee Boiler, Sauce Pan,
Pot Lids, Long Griddle, | Skillet sheet
Iron Pans, Lid Litter Poker, ] Stove
Scraper, Joints of Pipe and l Elbow,
large Tin Bucket, Bread Pan, Cullender,
Wash Basin, Pudding Pans, Patty Pans,
IL Pie Plates, Milk Strainer, Milk Skim
mer, PLAIN Ladle, l Pierced Ladle, Soup
Ladle, Iron Spoon, ! Cake Turner, Egg
Whip, Pie Crimper and Trimmer, l Fancy
Tea Pot, Sad Irons, ! Tea Pot Stand,
Sad Iron Stand, l Pepper Box, l Nutmeg
Crater, Candle Stick, Cake Mould, 6 Tin
Cups, l Dipper, l Biscuit Cutter, l Rolling
Pin, l Potatoe Washer, l Butcher knife,
Knives and Forks, worth Sl.25 per set;
Albata Table Spoons, lbata Tea Spoons
l Coal Shovel, l Flesh Fork, Jelly Cake
Pans, Cake Stove Polish, paper of Ca, r
pet Tacks, Match Safe, and bot lie of
Seal Sewing Machine Oil.
Sizes ranging from No. 6 to No. So.
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Elkins at Headquarters.

THE BIG POLITICIANS WORK AND POS
sEssIoNsIN WEST VIRGINIA.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-21
NEW YORK CITY.

Information OD the Stock Market This will be great year for speculation, as we are on the eve of an important movement in stocks Any one can make money who operates intelligent ly. We will keep you correctly informed for $1o per month with the best information in Wall street. It will pay you to become subscriber at once. Send $1 for good point and circular.
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POLO MATTERS.

What Is Being Done In Bridgeport
 Complaint By Meriden >torekeep-
 CTS.
 Interest in polo is beginning to be mani- fested to a considerable degree in Bridge- port. Since Manager Harris purchased Rob- ert Weber's half interest in the franchise, he has had petition passed by the Common Council giving him permission to remove Gem rink either as whole or in sections from its present location to Perry's lot, which is on the corner of Main and Lumber streets, If covered with corrugated iron when locat- ed at that point. It has been the scheme for some time either to remove the rink near CT to the center of the city, or to build new one in such a location for polo.
 There is some complaint in Meriden on the part of the storekeepers, who say that last year polo injured their business, espec- ially on Saturday nights, which is the great shopping night for the working people, as there was so much interest in polo that peo- pie packed the rink and did not do their trading. Many of the storekeepers desire that there be games only on the nights when the stores are closed early. The Republican says: "There is sense in having these matches as frequent as they were last season. They were more damaging really than was apparent, for in the factories and other workshops great deal of time was lost both by piece and time hands during working hours by discussing the games. If they are less frequent, naturally enough the discuss sions will be less frequent"
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STATE oORREsPONDKNcE.
North Haveu


 NORTH HAVEN, Sept. 20.-The wedding of Miss Celia Clinton and Wallace H. Mansfield is to take place at St. Johns cb urch at Il 6. m. on Wednesday, September 21st.
 The place belonging to the estate of the late George E. Blakeslee is advertised for sale, as the family now occupying the place are soon to leave for California.
 Intelligence was received here last Satur- day evening that Mir. Marcus Linsley, father of s. F. Linsley and man eighty-fve years old, was suffering from an attack of paraly- sis and it was thought could not, probably, live great length of time.
 A meeting of the building committee was held on Saturday evening to consider plans for new school house in the Center district. Among the different plans under considera- tion the one presented by MT. s. F. Linsley seemed to meet the requirements and needs in the district in the most approved manner. The contract for building is now open for bidders.
 The moving of the horse sheds to make room for the new school house is to com- mence this morning under the supervision of s. F Linsley.